Quick & Easy

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Steak Quesadillas

When a craving for steak hits the same time as exhaustion, this is what’s for dinner. It’s been awhile since I had beef in the weeknight rotation, so I’m not surprised my second-trimester body was asking for it. We decided to do pan-seared steak tips one evening and use the leftover steak the next night … Read more

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Shrimp Salad Sandwiches with Tarragon and Pumpernickel

  This summer is anything but lazy, there has been no summertime slow down. At least as far as my energy levels are concerned. I’m feeling the lack of a long weekend over the July 4th holiday, and I’ll have to hold on a few more weeks until our vacation in August. Until then, there’s … Read more

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Tortellini with Spinach-Tomato Cream Sauce

  This recipe reminds me I should cook with tortellini more often. We frequently turn to pasta (usually with some form of protein and vegetable) for a quick and easy dinner option. For as much as I like pasta and cheese (and the two together), I’m surprised tortellini isn’t in a regular rotation. This dish … Read more

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Carrot-Ginger Soup with Lentils

The idea for carrot-ginger soup is not necessarily ground breaking, but the addition of the red lentils, which lends a creamy, hearty texture and flavor to the soup takes this recipe to new levels. The lentils contribute quite a bit of protein, turning what might otherwise be a flavorful starter into a satisfying vegetarian main course.

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Sausage, Peppers, and Onion Skillet with Drop Biscuits

The idea for this recipe popped into my head in the late months of this past winter, and then not long after, I got clobbered with the can’t get off the couch, don’t even want to think about cooking fatigue of first-trimester pregnancy. So even though this isn’t a huge project of a dinner, the … Read more

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Caramelized Onion and Goat Cheese Frittata

Here’s a simple, satisfying idea for a quick weeknight meal (which is what we chose to do) or a make-ahead Mother’s Day brunch for the upcoming weekend.

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Chicken Broccoli Ramen Bowl

Out to lunch at a familiar bistro with my sister yesterday, I hit a kind of rut with ordering off the menu: none of the soups, sandwiches, flatbreads, or specials were sounding quite like they’d hit the spot. It was the Friday before 4th of July weekend, and I’d taken the afternoon off at my practice, turning … Read more

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Strawberry Oatmeal Bars

Strawberry Oatmeal Bars Ingredients 1 pint strawberries 1 cup flour 1 cup oats 1/4 cup ground flaxseed (optional – if not using, increase the flour by 1/4 cup) 1/3 cup brown sugar 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon cinnamon 3/4 cup butter, melted 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Wash and prepare … Read more

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Stir-Fried Rice with Tofu and a Peanut-Mango Sauce

Every once and awhile, I hit upon a recipe that David raves about. He tries to be pretty honest about the dishes I come up with, letting me know what parts work well, where they could use a little more work. It helps ensure less-than-stellar recipes get more revisions before being finalized and posted (or … Read more

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Tilapia with Wine-Simmered Tomatoes and Garlicky Breadcrumbs

Ingredients 1 lb tilapia fillets (4 approximately 4-ounce fillets) 1 medium leek 2 pints cherry tomatoes, halved 1 cup white wine 1 Tablespoon olive oil Buttery Bread Crumbs 1/2 cup bread crumbs. 1 Tablespoon butter, melted Steps 1. Heat 1 Tablespoon of olive oil in a skillet. Add the leeks and cook until soft, about … Read more